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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Les Fox

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:33:50 +0000

Les Fox is a comedian who describes his style as “marriage counselling and an AA meeting happening at the same time,” which tells you pretty much everything you need to know. Raw, relatable, and clearly [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Chris Holman

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:33:43 +0000

Chris Holman isn’t here to make you feel comfortable—and that’s exactly the point. The Calgary-based comedian leans into the darker corners of everyday life with a style that owes as much to Richard Pryor and [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Anna Lin

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:33:05 +0000

With a dry, deadpan delivery and a knack for turning everyday observations into sharp, self-aware humour, Anna Lin is steadily carving out her place in the Canadian comedy scene. Drawing from her experiences as a [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Sukh Singh

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 07 May 2026 06:33:49 +0000

Blending multilingual wit with a sharp eye for everyday absurdities, Sukh Singh is a rising comedian bringing a fresh, cross-cultural perspective to stages across Canada. Originally from a small town in Punjab, Singh draws on [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Dex Dunford

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:33:04 +0000

Blending a thoughtful, narrative-driven style with an appreciation for both classic and contemporary stand-up, Calgary comedian Dex Dunford is carving out his place in a thriving comedy scene. Influenced by storytellers like Mike Birbiglia and [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Noah DeBow

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:33:24 +0000

Noah Debow practices silly comedy shaped by Bob Newhart’s deadpan timing, Nick Borsellino’s meticulous craft, and Harris Wittels’ absurdist sensibility, though his current favourite performers occupy Congress. Onstage, he leans into an unassuming presence that [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Scott Porteous

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:33:56 +0000

With a growing presence on stages across the country, Canadian comedian Scott Porteous is carving out a name for himself through an energetic touring schedule and a commitment to honing his craft in front of [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Harshaun Gill

Lauren Kannwischer — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:33:18 +0000

Calgary comedian Harshaun Gill approaches stand-up with disarming self-deprecation and an instinct for pushing audiences just far enough out of their comfort zone. Influenced as much by cartoons as by comedy greats, his material blends [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Kamal Alaeddine

Lauren Kannwischer — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:33:11 +0000

High-octane, unpredictable, and gleefully absurd, Kamal Alaeddine is a comedian who treats every performance like a full-body experience. Blending the physical chaos of Chris Farley and John Candy with the countercultural spirit of Cheech and [...]

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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Dion Nassef

Emilea Semancik — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:33:41 +0000

Comedian Dion Nassef brings an energetic and distinctly personal voice to the Canadian comedy scene, drawing from a rare intersection of identities and experiences. Performing in Calgary and beyond, Nassef has developed a reputation as [...]

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